News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-06
Gen. Logan Placed In his Tomb.

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WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 31.-At
the head of the procession rode Lieut.
Gen. Philip H. Sheridan in his full
uniform, covered by his military cloak,
followed by four members of his staff
in line and a band of artillery with
mrfled drums and Grape covered
drums, playing the funeral march,
The guns and caissons of the batteries
moved in double line and dismounted,
and the artillery marched in platoons
as infantry. The marines, headed by
their band and drum corps carried
arms reversed, as did the militia Or
CARNATIONS which came next. The
Grand Army Posts and all uniformed
delegations, together with six car
riages containing the mourners, clergy
and pail bearers preceded the hearse.
This was drawn by four spirited black
horses covered almost entirely with
somber trappings and cloths, and
moved in the center of a hollow
square formed by its grand Army es-
cort. A long double line of carriages
closed the procession. The broad
streets were kept clear of crowds by
the police, but the sidewalks through
out the populous parts of the route
were thronged, despite the terrible in
clement weather. At $40 the large
bell at the cemetery began to toll and
the head of the procession passed
slowly through the entrance to the
accompaniment of the funeral air
from the artillery band. Gen. Sheri-
dan, accompanied by an orderly, came
in advance and took up position at
the tomb, where he was joined by
Gen. Ordway and staff. The process
sion wound slowly along beneath the
dark evergreen arches and the artill-
cry formed line in front of the tomb
until the first of the carriages came
up. They then formed tours, and fol-
lowed by the military contingent.
took up position in the road north
of the tomb. The pall-bearers alight-
ed and took their places on the foot
walk while the hearse slowly turned
to the road at the foot of the hill. The
Marine band, posted opposite the
tomb began to play Nearer my God
to Thee" The casket was then re-
moved and placed on the bier, at the
entrance to the marble vault. A car
riage containing immediate members
of the dead Senator's family drove up
and took position directly in front of
the tomb. John A. Logan, Jr.,
alighted, but Mis-. Logan remained in
the carriage throughout the ceremony.
Standing near the head of the cas-
ket Deputy Chaplain Swallow began
to read the burial service of the G.
A. R. The scene was very impress
sive. Surrounding the casket stood
members of the cabinet, Senators ard
Representatives, army officers of high |
rank and gray haired veterans of the
war with uncovered heads, while in a |
low but distinct voice the chaplain |
read the simple but solemn burial SER
vice. When he had finished Rev. DR..
Newman stepped forward and in al
impressive manner prayed, conclud-
ing with the benediction. The band
played softly as the pall-bearers bore
the casket into the tomb. A trum-
peter standing at the entrance to the
tomb raised the instrument to his lips
and broke the dead silence with the
"taps" lights out.)
The casket was then uncovered and
some of the the dead Senator's rela-
tives and friends passed through the
entrance and took a last look at his
features. After a few moments the |
cover was replaced. Meanwhile many
military organizations had taken up |
their homeward march, the carriages |
following rapidly, with the exception
of that occupied by Mrs. Logan and
her son, which remained long enough
to enable her to give some directions
regarding the disposition of some of
the flowers. The remainder of the
decorations were then conveyed to |
the tomb, completely covering the
casket. The grated iron door was
then shut and the illustrious dead was
left in solitude.
After the ceremonies at the tomb
were over Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms
Christie called upon Gen. Hunt at the
Soldiers Home and suggested the
of having a guard of honor |
over the remains. Gen. Hunt at once |
called for volunteers from the resi-
dents at the Home and in a short time |
a number of veterans responded to
the invitation. Volunteer guards will |
be maintained day and night in two
hour watches until force of regular
soldiers is detailed for guard duty by |
the secretary of war. The floral trib-
utes were many and in various shapes |
and sizes, some of mammoth designs |
and most elaborate workmanship,
others plain and unpretending, trlb-
utes of humble admirers of the dead
statesman.